Psalm 141:5

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Let a good man strike or rebuke me in kindness, but let the oil of the wicked never anoint my head; for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love, I reprove and chasten; so be zealous and repent.

Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who heeds admonition is prudent.

2 Chronicles 25:16

But as he was speaking the king said to him, “Have we made you a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be put to death?” So the prophet stopped, but said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel.”

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,

Psalm 125:4

Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts!

Psalm 51:18

Do good to Zion in thy good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,

Psalm 23:5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.

Leviticus 19:17

“You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason with your neighbor, lest you bear sin because of him.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.